Driver’s licence called ‘important first step’

    From the Niagara Falls Review: A new secure driver’s licence could be important in helping Canadians avoid passport hassles at the border, says the executive director of the Binational Tourism Alliance. But it will require everyone getting onboard – not just Ontario. “This is an important first step, but we’re only halfway there,” said Arlene…

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      $4-million tourism plan targets border

      From the Niagara Falls Review: A $4-million, multi-city campaign to boost enrollment in the Nexus program is being spearheaded by the Binational Tourism Alliance. Executive director Arlene White said she hopes the campaign, which includes newspaper, radio and television advertising in markets in Ontario, New York State, Michigan and Ohio, will lead to a tenfold…

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      Casino Niagara future appears secure

      From the Niagara Falls Review: The Ontario government appears to have secured Casino Niagara’s long-term future. Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor is expected to make an announcement at the casino Friday afternoon about the “economic future” of Niagara Falls. The location of Craitor’s announcement is listed as the second-floor atrium of Casino Niagara.

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      Wallenda practicing for his walk

      Nik Wallenda will be practicing for his big walk in an area by the Seneca Niagara Casino. He has already had one session, and many outlets have reported on it: CTV – Tightrope walker begins practicing for Niagara stunt – this is probably the best report. It has a video of a telephone interview that…

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        Fall Festival Specials at the Americana Resort, Niagara Falls

        Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from the Americana Conference Resort & Spa. They are promoting special Fall packages, a Beauty & the Beast package, and a “Cosmopolitan reception” To subscribe to the newsletter, click on the “Stay informed…” link on the left of the every page of the Americana Conference Resort & Spa…

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        Award-winning news anchor looking forward to Falls visit

        From the Welland Tribune: The smiling new face in the anchor chair at Global National is no stranger to travel. As a foreign correspondent, Dawna Friesen has had some of the toughest assignments you can get in a post 9/11 world, including reporting from Iraq prior to the downfall of Sadaam Hussein and from Morocco…

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          Niagara Parks White Water Walk in Autumn 2007

          We’ve had a bit of snow here lately, so before it actually becomes winter, I figured I’d post one of my last Autumn 2007 picture galleries and video. In the middle of October my wife and I went to a couple of the Niagara Parks attractions. We went to the Journey Behind the Falls (which…

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